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Lismore · New South Wales

Schools in Lismore

There are 9 schools in Lismore: 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 6 government schools, 2 Catholic schools and 1 independent school. Government schools in Lismore are run by the New South Wales education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Lismore

Independent primary and secondary school

Living School

Kindergarten to Year 12 · boys and girls

Private schools in and near Lismore, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Lismore

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Lismore

Specialist

Special schools and other provision

At a glance

Schools in Lismore in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 2,804 students enrolled, 312 per school on average; the largest is St John's College with 774.
  • 3 of the 9 schools (33%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Lismore

  1. St John's College 774 students
  2. St Carthage's Primary School 580 students
  3. The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus 438 students
  4. Wyrallah Road Public School 350 students
  5. Living School 313 students
Questions

Schools in Lismore: common questions

How many schools are there in Lismore NSW?
There are 9 schools in Lismore NSW, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Lismore NSW?
3 Catholic and independent schools, 33% of all schools in Lismore NSW. 2 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Lismore NSW?
St John's College, with 774 students. Next are St Carthage's Primary School (580), The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus (438) and Wyrallah Road Public School (350).
Are there single-sex schools in Lismore NSW?
No. All 9 schools in Lismore NSW take both boys and girls.